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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1907
Page
4
A note indicates the item was entered at the Pendleton post office as second class matter. The brief entry records the mailing status and formal classification for postal handling.
A nine year old extract from Rev. C. E. Jefferson at Broadway Tabernacle argues America rose to world power not by arms or colonies but by peace, education, and Christian mission. He contrasts Britain’s naval burden with America’s focus on colleges, churches, and free institutions, predicting a lasting empire built on righteousness rather than conquest. The sermon lauds American global reach through trade, missions, and humane deeds, urging continued investment in religion, schools, and hospitals.
A fragment expresses that the honoree should be respected for representing a nation travelers and rulers, valuing justice and kindness for all peoples rather than military might. The quote emphasizes universal human dignity and benevolent leadership over warfare.
The Chicago Record-Herald notes Postmaster General Meyer plans reforms for congress. He favors two major ideas: universal parcel post with a low weight limit and a postal savings bank. He argues these would extend the postal service and aid the poor, while facing opposition from banks and rival express companies. The piece treats these as longstanding, idealistic aims reflected by reformist strands in U S politics.
Menelik II, emperor of Shewa and Abyssinia, born August 17 1844 in Shea, rose from a wild youth to crown himself king of kings after defeating Italian influence. He rules a gold rich, fertile land with over 3 million people. His heir is an 11 year old grandson Tin. Uncertain Abyssinia faces possible succession struggle if Menelik dies.
The article outlines the origin of the sinking fund linked to Lord Stanhope in 1716. It describes taxes on the South Sea and general funds being made perpetual and surplus invested to reduce the national debt. It notes the discharge of debt between 1714 and 174% and hints at parliamentary corruption and misappropriation without graphic detail.
The discussion centers on a proposal by Dr. Price to fund debt reduction by investing 6,000,000 annually at compound interest, with expectations of saving 90,000,000 over a set period. Opponents argue for simple interest and further borrowing, weighing 700,000,000 in total debt against annual sinking funds. The New York Prove reports on the exchange.
German farmer Charles Schelhing near Guthrie reports an Elberta peach orchard yielding 1200 crates sold at 1.50 each. With three crates per bushel totaling 490 bushels per acre, he forecasts at least 1200 dollars profit and possibly more, highlighting Oklahoma's favorable climate for Elberta peaches.
Franz Joseph I of Austria Hungary is described as the world’s longest reigning monarch. He ascended the throne in 1848 at 18 after his uncle’s abdication. His early reign began with reforms but shifted to autocratic rule amid revolutions and wars with France Italy and Prussia. His reign saw personal tragedies including the execution of Maximilian in 1865 the suicide of heir Rudolf in 1889 and the assassination of Empress Elizabeth in 1898.
A medical authority touts a hands on neck and head massage to drain blood and clear lymph vessels, claimed to beat coffee for wakefulness. The method involves briskly tracing the jugular vein and neck muscles, repeating several times to refresh the brain and reduce congestion.
Portland hotel provides American plan from $3 per day and up, with special rates for families and single gentlemen. Headquarters for tourists and business travelers. Manager H C Bowers invites guests to see rooms and current rates. Turkish bath establishment featured in the hotel.
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